What is the central emblem on Andorra's national flag?

The central emblem on Andorra’s national flag is the country’s coat of arms.

Andorra’s flag is a vertical tricolour of blue, yellow, and red, with the coat of arms placed on the central yellow band. The middle band is slightly wider than the outer bands, using an 8:9:8 width ratio within the standard 7:10 flag proportions.

The shield is divided into four quarters. They represent the Bishop of Urgell, the historical Count of Foix, Catalonia, and the Viscounts of Béarn. These references reflect the political and feudal relationships that shaped Andorra’s identity.

The arms were formally standardized in 1993, the year Andorra adopted its constitution and joined the United Nations. Older versions sometimes differed in stripe arrangement, proportions, or emblem details, which can cause confusion with historical flags. The motto beneath the shield, “Virtus Unita Fortior,” means “United virtue is stronger.”